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Friday, January 11, 2013

Delmar Gardens Adding Assisted Living Services with $33 Million Expansion

The company received approval to convert some of its current units at five of its facilities in O'Fallon and the St. Louis area from a state health commission earlier this week.

The O'Fallon location of Delmar Gardens is adding assited-living beds to its current senior housing facilities following a decision by a state health committee to approval the $33 million project.  The Missouri Health Facilities Review Committee granted the request at a Jan. 7 meeting. Delmar Gardens had submitted what are called "certificates of need" to add the beds to five of its St. Louis facilities, including the Chesterfield Villas retirement community.  The O'Fallon facility is located aat 7068 South Outer Road 364. Renovations will cost approximately $9.6 million and will add 65 assisted living beds. The four other facilities receiving assited living beds are located in Town and Country, Chesterfield, Florissant and St. Louis.  …

Saturday, October 6, 2012

St. Charles County Senior Fair Offers Free Services at O'Fallon City Hall on Saturday

The event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon.

This information was provided by the City of O'Fallon.   Seniors and family members are invited to the 4th Annual St. Charles County Senior Fair, which will be held from 9 a.m. – noon on Saturday, Oct. 6, at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall), 100 North Main St., O’Fallon. Admission and parking are free. Key features of the event include:  For more information, contact Paula Creech at pcreech@ofallon.mo.us, or call 636-474-8121.  

Friday, October 5, 2012

St. Charles County Senior Fair Offers Free Services, Information at O'Fallon City Hall

The event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon.

This information was provided by the City of O'Fallon.   Seniors and family members are invited to the 4th Annual St. Charles County Senior Fair, which will be held from 9 a.m. – noon on Saturday, Oct. 6, at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall), 100 North Main St., O’Fallon. Admission and parking are free. Key features of the event include:   For more information, contact Paula Creech at pcreech@ofallon.mo.us, or call 636-474-8121.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Are You Proud of a Graduate? Boast About Him or Her on 'Patch' For Free

Whether you've got a preschool grad, a college grad or somewhere in between, brag about the feat right here on 'O'Fallon Patch' for free.

It's that time again. No, not wedding season. Well it is, but we're talking about graduation season. Somewhere, Pomp and Circumstance is playing, and someone is struggling to keep that mortarboard in place. Graduation season is a time when family comes together to honor those that have worked so hard to move on to the next chapter in life. Whether it's your preschooler moving on to kindergarten, a high schooler heading to college, your college senior heading out into the real world, or your grandmother getting her G.ED., you can brag about it for FREE on O'Fallon Patch. First, make sure you are a registered user of your Patch. If you aren't, click on "Sign Up" in the top right corner of the home page. Once you are logged in, scroll to the …

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

O'Fallon Utility Tax Rebate Program Open Until May 31

Seniors and disabled residents have until May 31 to apply for gas, electric and phone rebates.

The application period for O'Fallon's utility tax rebate program for seniors and disabled residents is open until Tuesday, May 31. O'Fallon offers rebates on taxes paid on gas, electricity and home phone and cell phone service between in 2011. The program is open to O’Fallon residents who meet income guidelines, are age 65 or older, and residents who have been determined by the Social Security Administration to be completely disabled. Residents may file from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. To qualify by income, seniors and completely disabled residents must have an annual adjusted gross income that does not exceed or is less than: Residents seeking rebates must file in person at City Hall, where city staff will be available to …

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

O’Fallon Partners With OASIS to Provide Activities for Older Adults in St. Charles County

Adults age 50 and older will have the opportunity to participate in more than 30 programs focusing on wellness, health and continuing education this fall in O’Fallon.

From hands-on, magic trick workshops to chair yoga, adults 50 and older will have a variety of activities to sign up for this fall in O’Fallon. The City of O’Fallon has partnered with St. Louis OASIS to help adults over the age of 50 find ways to get out of the house and meet new people, continue living healthy lifestyles and be active members of the community. The OASIS Institute is a national education organization dedicated to helping older adults improve their quality of life. The organization, founded in St. Louis 29 years ago, provides services in 27 cities throughout the United States and has expanded to St. Charles County as the program continues to grow in St. Louis. Maria Sullivan, St. Louis OASIS registrar and program …

Mary G. Wilson

7:23 am on Wednesday, September 28, 2011

OASIS is delighted to work with the city in bringing our programs to residents 50+ in the O'Fallon area - thanks so much for the great article on this partnership!   more ›

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

New O'Fallon Senior Club Keeps Older Adults Laughing and Learning

The O'Fallon Active Older Adult's Club club offers active seniors an opportunity to socialize on a monthly basis. Speakers on a variety of topics will inform or entertain.

The O’Fallon Active Older Adults (OAOA) club hopes to get seniors laughing in June. The next meeting is June 15, with registration closing Wednesday. Lunch will be provided by Garden Villas of O’Fallon. The guest speaker and demonstrator is Jodi Hart. Hart is a certified laughter yoga leader. Hart’s website states laughter yoga is great for relieving the stress of everyday life. On her site, she said Hasya Yoga (laughter yoga) makes you feel good and is an easy way to exercise. Those attending the laughter yoga session can watch or participate in the demonstration. Mats will be provided. The club is a fledgling. Its activities began in March. The club meets from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the third Wednesday each month at the Renaud Spirit …

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

'Best is Yet to Come' For Fort Zumwalt North 2011 Grads

Fort Zumwalt North seniors received their diplomas at a ceremony at the St. Charles Family Arena on Saturday.

The 49th graduating class from Fort Zumwalt North was treated to a humor laced epilogue by Principal Joe Sutton in an early evening graduating ceremony at the St. Charles Family Arena on Saturday. In reference to not being the milestone 50th class, Sutton held up his forefinger and thumb, and then quoted a famous statesman, Don Adams as Secret agent Maxwell Smart, when he told the class “you missed it by that much." Sutton went on to expand the idea that while the graduates may have been told by some people to “make the most of their days in high school because they may be the best of your life," he added that they left off two words – “so far." Sutton told the graduates to look forward and make all the days to come the best days of your …

edward w armstrong

10:25 pm on Tuesday, May 31, 2011

As a retired teacher, I vicariously relived what was written. Today I was at the school from which I retired some nine years ago. Four hundred plus seniors were at an Awards/Scholarship Breakfast. I presented a scholarship from a very special organization to which I belong and serve as co-chair and member of the Education Committee. In my talk when I presented our scholarship, I quoted the …   more ›

Monday, May 23, 2011

Living Word Christian High School Graduation

On Saturday, 42 proud graduates accepted their diplomas in the presence of family and friends at Christian High School.

Living Word Christian High School graduates received their diplomas in a ceremony held on Saturday on the school's campus. According to school officials, the class of 2011 completed 8,077 hours of community service and was offered scholarships in excess of $3.6 million.  Speakers during the ceremony included the class salutatorian, Shayna B. Mullner who has attended Christian High School since the first grade and valedictorian Britni N. Cannedy.

Friday, April 1, 2011

O'Fallon Utility Tax Rebate Program Opens April 1

Seniors and disabled residents have until May 31 to apply for gas, electric and phone rebates.

The application period for O'Fallon's utility tax rebate program for seniors and disabled residents begins today and runs until Tuesday, May 31.  O'Fallon offers  rebates on taxes paid on gas, electricity and home phone and cell phone service between Jan. 1, 2010 to Dec. 31, 2010.   Eligible residents include residents who are completely disabled and seniors age 65 years or older, who meet income guidelines. To qualify by income, seniors and completely disabled residents must have an annual adjusted gross income that does not exceed or is less than: Residents seeking rebates must file in person at City Hall, where city staff will be available to assist with calculations of reimbursable taxes. Residents must bring:  Residents interested in …

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